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An art installation that started out as a memorial to Aboriginal artist Carl Beam has become a source of conflict in an Edmonton neighborhood.

Noted Aboriginal artist Jane Ash Poitras and her son Eli put up the memorial in the small public park across the street from her home in July, but never sought permission from the city of Edmonton.

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An art installation that started out as a memorial to Aboriginal artist Carl Beam has become a source of conflict in an Edmonton neighborhood.

Noted Aboriginal artist Jane Ash Poitras and her son Eli put up the memorial in the small public park across the street from her home in July, but never sought permission from the city of Edmonton.

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Twenty Aboriginal veterans and their care providers, accompanied by 14 Aboriginal youth from all regions of Canada, travelled throughout Flanders and Normandy on both sides of the France-Belgium border from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4, paying their respects to fallen comrades buried in the many wartime graveyards throughout the region.

It was all part of a $1.5 million effort by Veterans Affairs' Canada in this Year of the Veteran to recognize the contribution of First Nation, Metis and Inuit soldiers who fought for Canada in Europe during the two world wars.

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Members of Thunderchild First Nation gathered together on Oct. 26 to honour and recognize the women of the community and the contributions they have made.

The recognition came in the form of Returning to the Teachings, a daylong conference that focused on the sacred role of women within the circle and in maintaining healthy and strong communities.

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Members of Thunderchild First Nation gathered together on Oct. 26 to honour and recognize the women of the community and the contributions they have made.

The recognition came in the form of Returning to the Teachings, a daylong conference that focused on the sacred role of women within the circle and in maintaining healthy and strong communities.

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In late summer and fall, the employees of La Ronge Wild Rice Corporation are kept busy processing the year's harvest of wild rice, but for the rest of the year, the company's equipment lays dormant and its employees have to search for other ways to earn a wage. Bill Plunz, manager of the corporation's processing plant, would like to see that change.

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In late summer and fall, the employees of La Ronge Wild Rice Corporation are kept busy processing the year's harvest of wild rice, but for the rest of the year, the company's equipment lays dormant and its employees have to search for other ways to earn a wage. Bill Plunz, manager of the corporation's processing plant, would like to see that change.

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"Practice makes perfect" takes on new meaning when you're handed an unfamiliar musical instrument and told that in just six weeks time you'll be playing it in front of a live audience, alongside members of a national orchestra. But for approximately 40 brave volunteers from three Prince Albert Grand Council elementary schools-Angus Mirasty, Little Red River and Sturgeon Lake Central-the musical challenge was one they gladly accepted.

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"Practice makes perfect" takes on new meaning when you're handed an unfamiliar musical instrument and told that in just six weeks time you'll be playing it in front of a live audience, alongside members of a national orchestra. But for approximately 40 brave volunteers from three Prince Albert Grand Council elementary schools-Angus Mirasty, Little Red River and Sturgeon Lake Central-the musical challenge was one they gladly accepted.

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John Jaques starts his day early. Hours before his Grade 10 classes start he is out on the street delivering newspapers in his hometown of Saskatoon. Then he spends a full day in school before heading off to practice his double bass. The rest of the day is filled with homework and doing chores for his grandparents, with whom he lives. But the 15-year-old doesn't mind.